The death of the female police officer

She opened her eyes abruptly, immediately stunned by the sight before her: she lay almost naked in the corner,
her pants pulled down, her smooth, white thighs and genitals exposed without any covering. A man was kneeling beneath her,
caressing her shameful labia. Both

ashamed and anxious, Yan Ruyu tried to push him away, but found her arms firmly bound
behind her back with handcuffs. She couldn't help but cry out in shock.

The man, who was loosening the ropes binding his waist, noticed the woman's awakening. He stopped what he was
doing and slowly raised his head, staring at her.

Yan Ruyu trembled, goosebumps rising all over her body, struck by the intense lust and hatred flashing in his eyes
. She had to stay calm and find a way to save herself.

"Don't do anything foolish. Just turn yourself in. There are police everywhere outside; you can't escape."

The criminal didn't move, not even blinking, but the lust and hatred in his eyes
continued grow.

She didn't know how long she had been unconscious, nor what had happened during that time. She
only felt a strong unease about her unknown fate and the complete silence outside.

"As long as you don't do anything foolish and turn yourself in, I will definitely plead for you and reduce your punishment."

Besides his unchanging gaze, the corner of his mouth curled upwards with a hint of contempt.

Did he think he would believe her? Believing a policeman was tantamount to believing in death itself. He understood his current
situation and the mistakes he had made.

Before becoming a fugitive, he was just a farmer toiling in the fields, perfectly honest.

Heavy taxes and various levies weighed him down. For his children and family, he had to work outside during
the off-season .

His broadened horizons and increased understanding made him realize that the village officials' actions were wrong. He began to reason with
the injustice , but his reasoning resulted in retaliation from the village officials. The village secretary collected his grain tax but didn't record it in the accounts,
only giving him an IOU. At the end of the year, using his refusal to pay the grain tax as a pretext, the village chief's son-in-law, who was also a security guard, arrested
him, detained him for fifteen days, and fined him 1,500 yuan.

After that, he embarked on a path
of resistance and petitioning. If the township head protected him, he went to the county head; if the county head couldn't help him, he went to the municipal government. His constant petitioning resulted in him being beaten by village thugs, who wanted to cripple him as punishment and to eliminate
future troubles. Desperate, he fought his way out. Afterwards, he heard that one of the people who beat him had been killed by him. Feeling
guilty, he had no choice but to flee, escaping to this mining area to become an uninsured and unsupported coal miner.

The tyrannical mine owners were just as corrupt as the village officials. The "uninsured" people who came to work at the mine were either like him with criminal records or from
impoverished families who had violated the one-child policy and were fleeing. Every arrival of the local police filled them with dread, forcing them
to hide as if facing their doom. The mine owner, of course, knew their predicament. This was the kind of person the mine needed; to make
a profit , safety couldn't be a primary concern. Mining accidents, big and small, were frequent, and the only way to ensure a clean burial without consequences was
to employ people like this.

The mine owner owed him over six months' wages. Every time he saw the mine owner, burping,
coming and going with prostitutes and various municipal officials, he felt an urge to rush up and smash their faces, but he couldn't. He knew
he was powerless against them; killing him would be as easy as crushing an ant.

A recent mining accident had claimed nearly 30 lives. Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, the mine owner, with
the tacit approval of the municipal officials, fled. Now, he was desperate. Not only would he not get his owed wages, but his
identity would also be exposed under police questioning.

So, on that stormy night, he went into the finance office, took some money, and stole
a and several kilograms of explosives from the warehouse, beginning yet another dark and hopeless escape.

That night, he was cornered in the hotel by patrolling police. Had it not been for a timely fire that saved him, he would already
be a prisoner. His wanted list gained another title—arsonist and butcher. With no escape from the death penalty, he
could only hide in this abandoned, demolished old building, awaiting his doom.

An hour earlier, he had heard a noise. The police had surrounded the place. Hiding behind a hidden door, he
escaped when the police stormed into the room. A policewoman was standing near the hidden door. He used a tranquilizer gun on her from behind, knocking
her and a male officer beside her down. He then took the policewoman hostage, creating a standoff. Although the police
withdrew from the building, they refused all his demands. He remained there, holding the half-dead policewoman hostage
in a corner of the building, like a rat cornered, awaiting his death.

The standoff with the police was as unbearable as waiting for death. The soft touch and delicate fragrance of the woman's body in his arms were
something he had longed for after years of abstinence, something he couldn't even afford to visit a prostitute. His dissatisfaction with reality ignited a beastly
desire . He had never raped a woman before, but now he wanted to rape a policewoman and see what it would feel like.

This woman was beautiful, with exquisitely defined features, like a delicate
porcelain doll. Looking at the police badge on her head, the injustice in his heart was completely ignited: why could they live
so well?

The effects of the anesthetic hadn't worn off yet, and the unconscious Sleeping Beauty lay
in the man's arms like a lamb to the slaughter. He reached his left hand inside the woman's bra, pulled it open, and began to knead her moderately sized,
hemispherical breasts.

Feeling the warm, soft texture of her breasts, he thought this woman must be made of water, a "fairy." City women
were fairies; he had held this belief about city women since his first time working in the city.

He unbuttoned her clothes, pulling the front open as much as possible to reveal more of her body. The woman's delicate, carefully
cared-for skin shone with a dazzling radiance, enticing him to caress and lick it.
His large hands, roaming over her smooth, jade-like, warm, and fair skin, rubbed and stroked with awe and reluctance.

Finally, those lingering, reluctant hands left her body, moving downwards to remove her shoes and socks, loosening
her belt, and pulling down her trousers: her youthful, beautiful, and alluring limbs were revealed.
Her waist was slender, and her long, shapely legs flowed smoothly from thigh to calf and ankle.

The beautiful lines, like a marble sculpture, vividly and three-dimensionally showcased feminine grace.
The transition was so fluid, and the graceful curves, combined with the delicate white skin, outlined a pair of exquisitely
sensual feet. The ten toes on the feet looked delicate and elegant, and the transparent nail polish on each toenail shimmered with a bright
fluorescent light .

At the juncture of her legs and body, beneath the thick, dark down, two delicate, full, pale pink
labia were exquisitely translucent. The fragrant, sweet-smelling labia beneath the dark down seemed like a bewitching spell, beckoning
him to bend down and kiss and caress them.

He caressed them passionately, eager to taste this fragrant herb.

A woman's gasp interrupted his actions. He looked up and stared at her; her eyes held
a hint of panic and fear. But despite her disheveled clothes and naked lower body,
she possessed a
captivating beauty without a trace of lewdness or dishevelment. As his gaze lingered, a blush of pink crept onto her face, a shy blush that added immeasurable allure and sensuality to her already captivating beauty. Her innate air of strength made her
appear noble even in her destitution, like an unattainable goddess, which deeply
stung him.

Enraged, he pounced on his prey like a mad lion, tearing Yan Ruyu's clothes to shreds
until she was completely naked before him. Then, he inserted a long, oval object into her
anus. The intense pain caused Yan Ruyu to scream and arch her back, two streams of helpless tears flowing down her face. It was a
detonator used for blasting in mining.

"Woman, behave yourself if you don't want to die."

Only then did Yan Ruyu realize that he was strapped with explosives, all the detonators (including
the one ) were connected by their fuses, and the electronic detonator was in the criminal's hand.

As his body pressed down, Yan Ruyu's entire body was instantly engulfed in flames. The piercing pain in her anus, coupled with
whether the warning was effective or a deep-seated fear, prevented Yan Ruyu from making any futile struggles. Her arms, handcuffed
behind her back, arched her lower body upwards, making it easier for the man to penetrate her.

He bent down and began to roughly and firmly manipulate Yan Ruyu's breasts. Her body stiffened with fear and
tension, her rosy nipples erect. He forcefully poked, pinched, and squeezed her tender, round breasts;
the full, soft sensation intoxicated him. Her elastic breasts changed shape in his hands,
sometimes revealing a deep cleavage. The pressure of his hands caused Yan Ruyu to involuntarily cry out in pain. Her brows
furrowed, her hair disheveled, and her beautiful face, streaked with tears, turned pale and then
flushed from the unbearable torment.

He pressed Yan Ruyu down, grabbed his penis, and thrust it forward, ignoring her cries of
pain, ruthlessly penetrating her all the way in. The dry passage, lacking sufficient lubrication, didn't fully open
, the tight opening gripping his penis, stimulating his senses and making him eager to conquer her.
Without a shred of pity, he brutally pounded his penis against the soft walls of the woman's vagina, striking her smooth cervix.
He worked tirelessly, as if cultivating his own cornfield.

The man, leaning over Yan Ruyu, inhaled the intoxicating scent of roses, taking her right nipple into his mouth, his tongue teasing
the pale pink areola, his teeth gently nibbling at the delicate clitoris. Yan Ruyu's voluptuous beauty was incomparable to
the haggard wife . Thinking of his wife and children, his heart began to tremble and bleed: the children were still young, he
was the only able-bodied man in the family, and without his pillar of support, how unbearable must his wife and children's lives be under the oppression of the village committee!
His resentment turned into humiliation of Yan Ruyu, and he abused her even more brutally.

Suddenly, Yan Ruyu screamed sharply, her whole body arching like a shrimp, trembling violently
. The half of her breast that had been in the man's mouth had been bitten off. The severe wounds caused blood and cold sweat
to gush out like an unstoppable flood. She cried out helplessly, her pitiful cries echoing in the silent night.

Ignoring the woman's pleas, sobs, and trembling beneath him, his engorged penis continued its rapid thrusting, the piston-
like pounding becoming increasingly violent, striking her tender vulva
with a "slap, slap," a "shh, shh" sound of contact and friction.

The woman before him, her face contorted in agony, was no longer the noble and dignified policewoman; in his eyes, she had transformed into
a flabby, gold-bracelet-wearing village secretary's wife, embracing a Pekingese dog; the shrewish
, sarcastic landlady he'd encountered on his first trip to the city for work, and the prostitute who had called him a "coal miner."

He wanted to fuck them to death, to fuck those women who had once looked down on him, who had oppressed him.

The storm of rape only subsided the moment his semen was ejaculated. He pulled a detonator from his body and resolutely
inserted it into her vagina, still wet with semen.

Since she was going to die a horrible death, having a policeman buried with her wouldn't be so bad.

At this moment, Yan Ruyu was on the verge of despair. Familiar faces flashed before her eyes like a revolving lantern: Jiang
Chenlong , Xian Xingai, and Guan Benzheng…

01

Municipal Party Secretary Guan Benzheng picked up the phone. A voice came from the other end: “Director Yan is dead!”

Though the phone was in his hand, the sound was shut out from his senses. Before he could even hear the rest
, Guan Benzheng felt a strong wave of dizziness.

He put down the phone and rested briefly. He picked up the teacup on the amber glass table; the tea trembled slightly.

In a daze, he thought that the beautiful, charming, and spirited Yan Ruyu was not dead.

Just yesterday, last night, that sexy and alluring body was still lying on his bed, nestled in his arms,
tenderly seeking his affection. The lingering sensation of her smooth, soft touch and the sweet, alluring scent of her flesh
had not yet faded.

The woman's figure vaguely appeared before Guan Benzheng's eyes. He had never imagined that a woman's back could
be so beautiful. Her graceful figure was like a traditional Chinese painting that emphasized blank space, leaving endless room
for contemplation and imagination.

Guan Benzheng first met Yan Ruyu at the police station. As the secretary of the Municipal Political and Legal Committee, he was conducting a work
inspection . Yan Ruyu, dressed in her police uniform, spoke with a clear and spirited demeanor. Her
fitted skirt, graceful figure, delicate steps, flowing hair, and lowered eyebrows, all framed by
a ray of sunlight illuminating her delicate nose—a point of white jade—made the men in the office think
they were destined to be together because of good karma in a past life, while the women envied her
beauty, wondering why they hadn't been born with a touch of it.

Guan Benzheng was immediately captivated by this woman's charm. Yan Ruyu was a criminal investigator, but she gave off a
sweet and endearing aura. Like a small, exquisite piece of porcelain, it adorns its surroundings, making one feel that it would
be suitable to place it anywhere.

Although Yan Ruyu lacked any trace of femininity, she possessed a captivating allure beneath her dashing and spirited demeanor, exuding
a charm the most virile men. Yan Ruyu's beauty lay in her enduring allure, her wit, her boldness, her resolute spirit, and her alluring yet seductive
gentleness.

Guan Benzheng, captivated by Yan Ruyu's charm,
became . Unable to bear the torment, he began his philandering ways, playing the game of hunting down beauties.

As the saying goes, "Better to be a hero's concubine than a mediocre man's wife." No woman in the world is immune to vanity, especially an
ambitious woman like Yan Ruyu. Tempted by fame, fortune, power, and influence, Yan Ruyu
succumbed to his desires. The two, kindred spirits and sharing similar interests, felt a deep sense of long-lost connection during their intimate moments.

What impressed Guan Benzheng most was Yan Ruyu's ever-present smile. Life is full of flavors, and
people's smiles vary greatly depending on their circumstances. There are bitter smiles, mocking smiles, sneers, and loud laughs...

But on Yan Ruyu's face, there was only one kind—a Mona Lisa-like smile. Her clear, smiling eyes
sparkled with wit, pride, clarity, and sharpness. That smile could spread warmth like a refreshing cup of tea to sober you up or a cool drink to cool you down in the summer
.

A woman's smile is the most beautiful and intelligent expression.

Yan Ruyu smiles when calm, watching the world unfold with serene grace;

she smiles even when sad, unwilling to let anyone see her pain;

she smiles naturally when happy, but her emotions bloom like a flower, only to wither away;

she smiles even more when angry, so no one knows what could possibly hurt her.

She always smiles while persisting, persisting with a smile. In competition, because of her persistence, some change;
because of her smile, some retreat.

Only someone as intelligent as her understands that everything has its advantages
and disadvantages. Her smiling face doesn't mean she always succeeds, it's just perseverance.
But those who compete with her don't understand this, so the persistent Yan Ruyu wins. And so she
walked , until she became deputy director and then a standing committee member.

This competitive woman! Guan Benzheng sighed, she was a cadre he had watched grow and personally promoted
. He understood her hardships and suffering. The world was treacherous, and human relationships were cold. How difficult it had been for a woman to get to where she was
today ! He admired her smile and understood the meaning behind it

—an eternal smile, only someone as confident as him could understand.

Capable women are few, and beautiful and capable women are even rarer; Yan Ruyu was one of them.
After Yan Ruyu came to power, it benefited Guan Benzheng. Now in charge, Guan Benzheng began to cultivate his
own power base in the city government. His attempts to install her were thwarted by Jiang Zhenliu, the deputy secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and director of the Supervision Bureau.
Secretary Jiang threatened to report Yan Ruyu's tyrannical rule and corruption to the provincial authorities.

As the captain of the criminal investigation team, Yan Ruyu ordered a petty thug to steal two million yuan from Jiang Zhenliu's house. Terrified,
Secretary Jiang personally went to apologize, promising to follow Guan Benzheng's lead as long as Secretary Guan didn't pursue the matter.

There was also the time when Director Hou's youngest son committed a crime in his jurisdiction. Due to official connections and personal relationships, Guan Benzheng, unable to
refuse had to intervene, hoping to reduce the suspect's sentence and give him leniency. Unexpectedly, Yan Ruyu
used seemingly insignificant photos from the scene as evidence to overturn the case and clear Director Hou's son's name. This not only earned him
face in official circles but also paved the way for his smooth career advancement.

The path of officialdom has always been rife with political factions and cliques. In such a diverse and influential
metropolis, the complexity of people, the subtlety of relationships, and the power struggles are even more intense and frequent. Every
victory in this power struggle signifies the beginning of a contest with an even stronger opponent. Yu Zuopeng is
a powerful note in this power struggle.

In officialdom, every action is a statement. Yu Zuopeng firmly believes that power comes from strength, and possessing
"strength" and a powerful background, he naturally refused to be second-in-command. Upon assuming the positions of Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, he displayed
an attitude of "it's my turn, who else but me?" Guan Benzheng,

a seasoned political operator, naturally wouldn't sit idly by. He first used his power and influence to restrain
Yu Zuopeng , exacerbating the conflict between Yu Zuopeng and the municipal departments and various sectors of society; then, he instructed Yan Ruyu to have
Yu Zuopeng publicly attacked and beaten, escalating the situation. Guan Benzheng, firmly in control, used this opportunity to report to higher authorities that Yu Zuopeng
was too eager for quick success and that his inappropriate work methods had caused public discontent. To protect officials and quell the situation,
he hoped to have Yu Zuopeng transferred.

However, a major fire on July 16th completely disrupted Guan Benzheng's plans. The fire was initially ruled
an accident, and as the top leader of the Municipal Party Committee for many years, he couldn't escape suspicion of negligence and dereliction of duty. Yu Zuopeng seized upon this
incident , requesting the province to send a working group to investigate the matter.

At this critical moment, Yan Ruyu once again helped him.

Guan Benzheng was convinced she was a "virtuous" woman destined to bring good fortune to her husband.

Based on her on-site investigation, she concluded it was arson. However, in this sensitive period of power struggles, Yan Ruyu's
conclusions were difficult to accept, and the situation remained deadlocked until the involvement of Yang Yinhu, a leading figure in the legal field
, who supported Yan Ruyu's viewpoint.

Since it was arson, the responsibility of apprehending the suspect naturally fell to Yan Ruyu. Thus, a special task force was established
, headed by Police Chief Xian Xing'ai, with Deputy Chief and Criminal Investigation Captain Yan Ruyu as his deputy, and Political Commissar Yang Yinhu and Deputy Captain Jiang Chenlong as key members . Guan Benzheng knew a little about the infighting and power struggles within the police station. The Party Secretary Chief Xian Xing'ai appeared gentle on the surface, but was actually cunning. In his interactions with superiors, he often adopted a respectful yet fearful demeanor, yet subtly revealed their pride in his words and actions—a master of opportunism. Deputy Director and Political Commissar Yang Yinhu was astute and cunning. A seasoned veteran among judicial cadres, no one knew what he, outwardly loyal and upright, was truly thinking. No matter how capable a person is, staying in one position for too long inevitably leads to offending some petty people, and a suitable transfer or promotion is a good way to avoid conflict and protect oneself. After this case was closed , he was determined to repay the woman properly and make personnel arrangements according to her wishes. But this thought came too late; Yan Ruyu's death turned everything into an irreparable regret. This would forever be a pain in his heart.

Yan Ruyu's death created a power vacuum in the police station, and a drama was about to unfold.

For Guan Benzheng, the priority was to appease and win over Xian Xingai, promote Yang Yinhu, and stabilize
the morale of law enforcement officers.

After all, although Yan Ruyu was dead, his struggle with Yu Zuopeng would continue.

As for the deputy captain Jiang Chenlong, who failed to protect Director Yan—in short: not to be given important responsibilities. Deputy Captain Jiang Chenlong of the Criminal Investigation Team

02 had seven or eight wounds on his body, the wounds still aching, but this was commonplace

in his criminal investigation career. Deep down, he wasn't as grief-stricken as he outwardly appeared by Director Yan's death. For some, Yan Ruyu's death was the end of their careers, the collapse of their support, a blow to their emotions, the focus of news and the center of attention. Some wailed and lamented her death, while others risked their lives for their careers because of it. Jiang Chenlong, however, was different. For him, Yan Ruyu's death was an opportunity. An opportunity that could potentially change his life. While Yan Ruyu's death might be devastating news for those who needed her, for Deputy Captain Jiang, it was undoubtedly a stroke of good fortune. In Jiang Chenlong's career as a police officer, Yan's appearance was indeed a misfortune. Long before the implementation of the police rank system, Jiang Chenlong was already an armed police officer. Back then, he was young , strong, agile, and highly skilled and daring. Most of the time, he served as a highly dangerous investigator in anti-smuggling operations, or as a guard when important figures came to inspect. Regardless of his role, he was always exceptionally dedicated. In many dangerous operations, he took the lead and shouldered all the responsibilities. Therefore when the police force was in dire need of rebuilding and manpower was scarce, he, having retired from armed police, was naturally recruited into the criminal investigation team. However, he remained penniless; at least, the name "Jiang Chenlong" never appeared on any list of candidates for promotion. Despite his tireless work, he had undergone numerous major and minor hospital treatments during countless operations and missions. Three of his ribs had been broken by gunfire, two of which had been broken four times. His nose had been fractured once, and his arm had been dislocated countless times. He had also broken his leg while apprehending criminals. These old and new wounds made him feel that his entire body was like a wrecked car pieced together from old parts in a junkyard; assembled only to withstand an even greater impact, awaiting another assembly. These broken bones and injured muscles, on stormy nights, roared with pain akin to scraping bone to heal wounds, like a raging sea, recounting their history. What Jiang Chenlong regretted most was the gunshot wound on his left shoulder. It was caused by a bullet from Yan Ruyu's gun during a pursuit of a fugitive. At that time, the bureau chief personally led a team to confront the fugitive. The fugitive, armed with a hunting rifle, resisted fiercely. After running out of ammunition , he pulled out a knife and attempted to take a hostage. Eager to gain merit, Jiang Chenlong rushed forward to fight the fugitive without waiting for orders. At this moment, Yan Ruyu fired a shot to stop the fugitive from taking a hostage . Had she not reacted quickly, Jiang Chenlong 's life would have been in danger. The shot wasn't serious, but it severely damaged Jiang Chenlong's career. A subordinate who is undisciplined, disobedient, and doesn't know how to follow orders cannot be trusted. Both the bureau chief and the political commissar said this. Especially considering the criminal's successful escape, even though it wasn't entirely his fault and he was the one who later brought the criminal to justice, the bad impression he gave his superiors was difficult to reverse. Therefore, Jiang Chenlong was relegated to errands, menial tasks, and hardship. So Jiang Chenlong often felt that Yan Ruyu was his nemesis. He and Yan Ruyu were comrades-in-arms in the same unit. Ruyu was several years younger than him, but her skills were outstanding, she was beautiful, and she was well-liked. When she first transferred to civilian work, there was a shortage of excellent police officers, especially female criminal investigators . So he introduced this young woman to his team. She was easy to manage and could handle many difficult tasks. Soon after, the police force began to downsize and implement a rank system. The bureau also cleaned up its ranks and changed shifts. The new director, Chang Yun, took over the positions of secretary, political commissar, and director shortly after taking office. At the same time, he pushed the officers' domineering attitude to its peak . Fast, accurate, ruthless, and leaving no room for compromise were the characteristics and style of Chang Yun's actions. In addition, he was a descendant of revolutionaries and the son-in-law of the mayor. Therefore, "a strong general has no weak soldiers," and the police officers in the bureau were all fierce, fearless, and domineering. At this time, in order to have better career prospects in the police force, Jiang Chenlong and his buddies, along with Yan Ruyu , enrolled in the Criminal Police Academy taught by Professor Yang Yinhu. Yang Yinhu was a veteran police officer with extensive experience in criminal investigations, and with his connections, their future was assured. Yang Yinhu also nurtured them, using Jiang Chenlong, Yan Ruyu, and Xiang Shuhong as his assistants, leading them in the investigation of some major cases in the city. Unfortunately, at that time, Chang Yun was at the height of his power, his influence overwhelming any other police officer, whether civilian or military. Having broken out of the police force and entered politics, Chang Yun, groomed as the successor to the Standing Committee member and Executive Vice Mayor of the Municipal Party Committee, was already a rising political star, attracting sycophants and a flood of people seeking favors within the police force. Yang Yinhu's criminal investigation approach emphasized empirical evidence, using investigative methods, preliminary hearings, and forensic identification as the primary means of prosecution. This differed from Chang Yun's ruthless approach, which relied solely on solving cases. Therefore , Yang's method was not well-received by higher-ups, at least in the political arena. Chang Yun's aggressive style, decisive actions, and drastic methods of using torture to extract confessions were more frightening and accepted. Yang Yinhu once lamented, "A rigid approach is easily broken; a taut string snaps. Harsh torture is not a good way ; it easily provokes backlash during prosecution. Moreover, Chang Yun's domineering ruthlessness wasn't confined to the police station; his style had spread to politics and society. A career in politics is like walking on thin ice, fraught with powerful figures. The moon wanes after it's full; everyone has their downfall. If Chang Yun continues like this, it may not be a blessing." Not long after Yang Yinhu's pronouncement, Chang Yun was imprisoned for corruption, shocking the entire police force. Chang Yun's father retired, and his wife divorced him due to his infidelity. He had made too many enemies. Without his backer, Chang Yun was like a vine without a tree trunk, limp and vulnerable to being trampled on. After Chang Yun went to prison, the arrogance in the police station subsided considerably; Chang Yun and his cronies had offended too many people. The succeeding chief, lacking any powerful backing, was only obsequious and focused on self-preservation. The officers began to slack off.

Police stations were in a state of lethargy, with no response to calls and no cases being accepted. Finally, the passive new director and the head of the criminal investigation team were
brought down by a series of major cases. At this point, both Jiang Chenlong and Yan Ruyu faced a choice.

Yang Yinhu was transferred to the police station. The series of serious cases infuriated the municipal party committee, which pressured the police station to solve the cases
within a limited time . Yang Yinhu, who had previously participated in solving cases, was now directly leading the investigation as deputy director. He had
a chance to fully demonstrate his investigative abilities.

Meanwhile, Deputy Political Commissar Xian Xing'ai, who was working in an administrative role, also seized this opportunity. The case had two
important leads. Thus, they split into two teams. Both Xian Xing'ai and Yang Yinhu, as deputy directors, led their respective teams.

Yang Yinhu, who had previously favored Yan Ruyu, still prioritized promoting Jiang Chenlong to head the special task force
; while Xian Xing'ai, in his decision-making, appointed Yan Ruyu.

Logically, Yang Yinhu, a seasoned police officer, was a veteran in criminal investigation, renowned for his
superb investigative methods. Given his expertise, the case should have been solved by him.

The clues were correct, but the case wasn't solved despite the presence of this experienced officer.

Instead, Yan Ruyu solved the case as expected.

Her quick thinking, flexible methods, meticulous observation, and sharp intuition made her a
master detective. Jiang Chenlong, on the other hand, was somewhat formulaic, blindly following his mentor's orders. The case's success
drew the attention of higher-ups to Yan Ruyu, causing them to forget about Jiang Chenlong.

As a result, Yan Ruyu's career flourished. With her good looks, elegant demeanor, excellent skills, and tactful
dealings she began to rise through the ranks. In doing so, she promoted a group of "elites" in the same field, forming
the Yan faction within the police department. In the male-dominated police force, to establish her prestige and maintain her authority, she
maintained a fighting spirit of sharing weal and woe with her officers. She was also extremely dedicated to solving cases, striving
to achieve what others could not. Because of her beauty and competence, she was hailed as the "most beautiful policewoman" in the police station.

Yan Ruyu's reputation quickly spread throughout the city and the municipal government, even gaining her
a place in the entire police force. Her name
appeared . Yan Ruyu's name was truly renowned, while Jiang Chenlong remained unknown.

His situation worsened, and he could no longer maintain a stable work environment. Finally, he could only seek
to become part of Yan's faction as a way out.

Yan Ruyu was grateful for past favors and treated Jiang Chenlong well. For example, in solving the July 16th arson case, it was
Yan Ruyu who promoted him, making him one of
the special task force leaders and deputy captain of the criminal investigation team—a position second only to Yan Ruyu himself. The officers all said that Director Yan was kind-hearted, caring for his colleagues, and forgiving of past grievances; this was the prevailing rumor.

But only Jiang Chenlong knew the truth.

Perhaps before Yan Ruyu rose to power, being a deputy captain of the criminal investigation team was a position with some influence, but under Director Yan 's
leadership, it certainly wasn't. Of the three deputy captains, he was the most nominally powerful. Not only
did his subordinates only follow Director Yan's orders, but his already meager "deputy" authority was also
difficult to enforce, making it hard to achieve his goals. The title of one of the special task force leaders was even more of a thankless job.

Its significance
lay .

Nothing else mattered.

Even his own life and death were unimportant.

Jiang Chenlong noticed that every time Yan Ruyu personally led officers in life-or-death situations at an arrest scene,
reporters accompany her, covering the events and then broadcasting them extensively in the media, as if she were the only one
risking her life for the people's safety.

Jiang Chenlong was naturally resentful. He could do everything Yan Ruyu could.

Moreover, the price he paid was greater than Yan Ruyu's.

However, he wasn't in the spotlight: like a spotlight on a stage,
everything was focused on Yan Ruyu, making her every move the center of attention, while he? He was merely a moving backdrop on the stage; no matter how well he
performed , no one would notice.

He watched Yan Ruyu swagger, triumphant, and successful, while he himself
remained silent in the darkness: without his introduction and promotion, where would the "police beauty" Yan Ruyu be in the police station today
? And yet others said, "Director Yan is kind-hearted, doesn't hold grudges, and promoted Jiang Chenlong."

—What were these "grudges"?

Presumably, it was because Yang Yinhu and Xian Xingai were vying for the position of bureau chief back then. As a result, Yang
lost to Xian in solving cases, and Jiang Chenlong, as the head of the special task force under Yang, was naturally categorized as part of Yang's faction and ostracized! Jiang
Chenlong felt that there was a strange cruelty in this world; they praised you and trampled you without needing morality or reason;
they might praise you today and then unite to trample you tomorrow; or they might trample you today and then
praise you tomorrow because you've gained power. Therefore, the path of officialdom is always like walking on thin ice, like gambling, with no sure way to win.

That one "opportunity" made Yan Ruyu and Jiang Chenlong the successors to the criminal investigation team captain, but
Lady Luck sided with Yan Ruyu; Yan Ruyu's "fortune" was Jiang Chenlong's "misfortune."

—And now, with Ruyu's death?

Shouldn't it be my turn? Jiang Chenlong thought to himself: If I don't make a name for myself now, as I get older, I won't
have the ability .

It was because of this idea that Jiang Chenlong specifically mobilized police forces early this morning to
rush into the house, leaving Yan Ruyu alone in a highly disadvantageous position where she would be attacked by the criminals.

The July 16th arson case was a major case with extremely negative impacts throughout the city and even the province, resulting in the deaths of more than 20
people . The judicial department had debated whether it was an accidental fire or arson, but ultimately, through criminal investigation, it was determined to be arson and
an investigation was launched.

In order to solve this case, Director Xian Xingai, Deputy Director and Political Commissar Yang Yinhu, and Yan Ruyu all put in a lot of effort,
from investigation and interviews to intelligence gathering, identifying the suspects, conducting arrest operations, and setting up surveillance. Finally,
the final arrest operation was carried out outside the building where the criminals were hiding.

According to the pre-arranged arrest plan, Director Xian and Director Yang led teams to block the north and west exits respectively, while he and
Yan Ruyu led a team to block the east gate. Next, the control of the room and the suspect were carried out simultaneously. One group of
people on the west side, armed with guns, controlled the four corners of the room, while the other group on the east side immediately subdued the suspect to prevent him
from detonating any explosives nearby.

Thinking back to the terrifying scene that morning, Jiang Chenlong felt a chill run down his spine.

—If it were me who died, instead of her…

Although he had long anticipated Yan Ruyu's fate. Not for any particular reason, he knew Yang Yinhu wouldn't
tolerate Yan Ruyu's continued arrogance. Yan Ruyu was rebellious, carried away with her pride, and betrayed her teacher; Yang Yinhu
already harbored a deep grudge. He merely watched coldly, secretly pleased.

—He didn't kill her; he was just a passive cog in the machine,
forced .

Although Yan Ruyu's death had a significant impact, a major blow to the police force, he had seen through the world.
With time, people would forget about it, forget Yan Ruyu, and the next police eagle would fill
the void.

Jiang Chenlong remembered Director Xian's promise: Director Yan's era was over.

Now, it was his turn, Jiang Chenlong's.

—What if Xian Xing'ai refused to keep his promise?

This question kept Jiang Chenlong anxious for a while.

—What if that old fox Xian Xing'ai tries to play games again?

This dilemma only dissipated when Jiang Chenlong hardened his heart and made a decision: even
the "police beauty" Yan Ruyu, who had "risked her life" for him, was dead; how could Xian Xing'ai, who only knew how to do ideological and political work, not be dead? Besides,
Director Yan's death was somewhat related to him, Xian Xing'ai; it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to avenge the young soldier.

—The arrest operation was over, and Yan Ruyu was really dead. The next act depended on him,
Yang Yinhu , and Xian Xing'ai.

03

Deputy Director Yang Yinhu didn't think that way.

At the moment of Yan Ruyu's death, he was stunned, and the thought of that beautiful,
smiling face filled his eyes with a gloomy and chilling coldness, almost like a dying will.

He knew Director Yan would meet such an end.

He just didn't know it would come so soon, and that her death would be so tragic.

He had foreseen Yan Ruyu's fate long ago, but he didn't have high hopes for Jiang Chenlong either.

Jiang Chenlong was always unwilling to be second to anyone and harbored resentment; Yan Ruyu, on the other hand, was too eager to excel, her
work pressure was too great, and she was too devoted to it. Neither Yan Ruyu nor Jiang Chenlong, with such personalities, could
easily live a peaceful life

—because peace was not their desire. The "mishap" in this operation, seemingly "accidental,"
had actually been sown long before Yan Ruyu's meteoric rise to power.

Yan Ruyu and Jiang Chenlong were "born" together; one could even say that Jiang Chenlong "brought" Yan Ruyu
into the workforce. Therefore, the faster Yan Ruyu rose, the less confidence Jiang Chenlong had in himself.

Once a person loses confidence, they are prone to self-destruction. Jiang Chenlong's recent behavior, described
as "dull" by those who had met him, and his perceived "indecisiveness" during investigations, was likely due to this "self-destructive"
mentality.

Yang Yinhu understood this feeling all too well. It was unbelievable that someone

with his years of experience and reputation in "managing the police" couldn't compete with a deputy political commissar like Xian Xing'ai, who had a background in political work and then transitioned to criminal investigation . Back when Yang Yinhu was teaching at the police academy, he had already been helping several bureau chiefs advance their careers. Every successful criminal case brought those bureau chiefs both fame and fortune, propelling them to new heights. Many said that Yang Yinhu was the one who "made" these bureau chiefs. It wasn't just the incumbent bureau chiefs who rose to prominence thanks to Yang Yinhu's influence; over twenty criminal investigation officers also benefited. Regardless of their background or experience, once they became Yang Yinhu's assistants, they underwent rigorous training and transformed into outstanding members of the police force. Some had already risen rapidly through the ranks, while others, like him, enjoyed . Even Yan Ruyu could be said to have been cultivated by Yang Yinhu. Although it was the leaders who appreciated Yan Ruyu and gave her the opportunity to take on important responsibilities, Yan Ruyu's criminal investigation skills were almost entirely trained by Yang Yinhu. Yang Yinhu didn't have many female trainees to begin with, but had a solid foundation, was thoughtful, diligent, and well-liked. He carefully taught her and focused on cultivating her, hoping she would become a great talent. He succeeded. Yan Ruyu also succeeded. He participated in solving so many cases, created so many criminal investigation cases, and cultivated so many police elites , but Yan Ruyu's investigative style satisfied him the most, and they had the best working relationship. However, at his most crucial juncture—his first case after transitioning from "instructor" to "bureau chief"—she became his nemesis. Xian Xingai's collaboration with Yan Ruyu resulted in a major setback for him. In fact, during his teaching career, he did far more than his duty would normally be: from designing teaching content to investigating real cases, even formulating regulations and rules, evaluating personnel, and conducting forensic appraisals, he participated in and guided everything with remarkable composure. However, an instructor is always an instructor. Despite his high police rank, he still seemed to be lower in status than the heads of the various cooperating departments. Yang Yinhu, therefore, couldn't resist the encouragement of his friends: having trained so many bureau chiefs and police officers, didn't he want to take charge himself and experience the life of a bureau chief? So he politely declined the appointment from the municipal party committee to be the director of the forensic appraisal center and formally requested the leadership to investigate the city bureau's number one case. This did indeed bring him some prestige for a while. Because he refused the appointment and volunteered, he offended some leaders of the municipal party committee, which led to disagreements in organizational appointments . In terms of personnel appointments for the investigation, Xian Xingai was appointed to compete with him . Yan Ruyu, as the head of the police bureau's major crime unit, naturally had to obey the organization's arrangements in personnel management. As her "mentor," Yang Yinhu could only secretly "request" that Yan Ruyu decline the position, but could not openly order her to refuse. Yan Ruyu outwardly appeared obsequious, but at a special meeting on the 7.16 case chaired by the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, she clearly stated she would work with Deputy Director Xian to solve the case. Yang Yinhu already knew that in officialdom there were no permanent friends or enemies, only interests and a winner-takes-all mentality; however, he still believed that even in officialdom , these people with military backgrounds still valued loyalty. Yan Ruyu's actions left him devastated and disheartened. Therefore, when Jiang Chenlong repeatedly assured him that he would not forget his mentorship, Deputy Director Yang merely "listened to it half-heartedly." Yang Yinhu decided to abandon Yan Ruyu and choose Jiang Chenlong because he knew that Yan Ruyu was not putting his principles into practice.

The best candidate he could think of was Jiang Chenlong. With his investigative abilities, Jiang Chenlong was no less capable than Yan Ruyu. Moreover, Jiang Chenlong and he shared many similarities; they were essentially the same kind of person. Jiang Chenlong was
the only suitable person for him to use this case to put his principles into practice . Later, when Yang Yinhu reflected on this, he couldn't help but blame himself for being too much of a perfectionist. His failure in that investigation wasn't due to the direction of the investigation, nor his crime-solving skills, but rather his "principles." His "principles" were, firstly, not yet fully developed, and secondly, at the time, they were going against the tide. The general trend of the world cannot be forced. Nothing is more difficult than going against the tide. Intelligent people are good at grasping trends, adapting to the times, and catering to the will of superiors, especially in officialdom. Going against the tide is like sleeping on your back against the sky. Once you lose power, you'll only be beaten . Yang Yinhu, impressed by the completeness of Western justice and investigative techniques, believed that rigorous criminal investigation would be an inevitable trend. The judicial system is changing; relying solely on torture and forced confessions is no longer a primary method of investigation. Judging is as ridiculous as judging people's happiness and stability based on divorce rates. The saying "If the people don't report it, the officials won't investigate" is often followed by how many cases are settled privately or concealed due to pressure from local police officers? And cases that can't be concealed simply lie forgotten in files. The government's stance on major cases that have caught their attention is merely to inspect the crime scene and police station to show importance; pressuring for a deadline to solve the case is the only . For Yang Yinhu, there is no more tragic approach than demanding a deadline to solve a case. Those unsolved cases are merely a matter of inaction, but the outcome of a deadline to solve a case means that wrongful convictions become ironclad cases under the guise of politics. What a tragic way to be responsible to the people! Therefore, Deputy Director Yang wanted to use this case to set a milestone for the police station's development. Having could empathize with both officers and suspects. He had received formal criminal investigation training and police ethics education, emphasizing not only police ethics but also personal character. Recognizing current trends, he hoped that when he became director, he would establish a new atmosphere within the station focused on investigation and case-solving, emphasizing physical evidence, focusing on concrete facts, strictly adhering to and respecting the judiciary, and upholding police ethics and chivalry. Unfortunately, he was overambitious and lacked the practical skills to achieve his goals. The evidence obtained in the investigation consistently fell short of his desired level of satisfaction. As the deadline for solving the case approached, this case became a low point in his criminal investigation career. Although he had doubts about the evidence presented by Xian Xingai's team, he had to abandon the investigation due to pressure from the municipal party committee. Yang Yinhu was almost "depressed" from then on. He couldn't be promoted to bureau chief, and was relegated to deputy bureau chief. But bad luck seemed to cling to him. The thankless and arduous work took a toll on his mind and energy, and his strained relationship with municipal leaders made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles, devoid of joy and desire. He was forced to use connections to transfer to the Justice Bureau as deputy bureau chief, so he was very frustrated for a time. Until the July 16th case occurred. Yan Ruyu needed an experienced forensic expert skilled in collaborative investigations to determine that the case was arson, and she thought of Yang Yinhu. Secretary and Bureau Chief Xian Xing'ai believed this was a good opportunity to turn enemies into friends, and also a good way to seek an investigation. Moreover, this "cooperation" meant another opportunity for his career advancement, and he was happy to request the municipal party committee to transfer Yang Yinhu back to assist in the investigation. When Yang Yinhu returned to the police station, he found that everyone only obeyed Yan Ruyu; his former authority had vanished. Yan Ruyu outwardly seemed to "respect" him, but she completely disregarded his opinions, often subtly implying, "Look! Yang Yinhu's era is over, now it's my turn, Yan Ruyu's!" Yang Yinhu felt an indescribable hurt and anger, because this man was someone he had personally cultivated ! Therefore, he understood Jiang Chenlong's feelings all too well. Both he and Jiang Chenlong were merely putting on a show, disillusioned individuals. He understood even more that Yan Ruyu was a "model" in the police force, leading officers with genuine talent and experience in solving cases, serving as deputy director and criminal investigation captain. As long as she was in charge, every officer in the bureau would "fight without hesitation," solely for that promising future. After Yan Ruyu took command of the criminal investigation team, while the officers lacked the arrogance and domineering attitude of Chang Yun, they possessed a deeper indescribable air of eccentricity. To control the crime rate and mediate relationships, the police and criminals had practically become one. But society is incredibly complex, filled with all sorts of people, and it's impossible to please everyone, so friction is inevitable. Thus, Captain Yan would frequently appear at various arrest scenes, charging into battle, strategizing and directing operations; her figure could be seen at even the most dangerous situations. Yang Yinhu knew why Yan Ruyu seemed "unafraid of death." In truth, she was afraid. But for the sake of achievement and capital, she was like an arrow on a bowstring, forced to act. In other words, Yan Ruyu was recklessly risking her own "career capital." Therefore, Yang Yinhu didn't admire her. Yang Yinhu also didn't want this collusion between police and criminals to continue: if things continued this way, who knew how many more officers would fall into corruption, how many detectives would be injured or killed? The corrupt fates of so many high-ranking officials were not enough to serve as a warning; perhaps another tragedy would occur to give people pause for thought. —But Yan Ruyu, basking in her smugness, would never listen to advice. —Unless Yan Ruyu was dead. Although Yang Yinhu was the deputy director and political commissar, he was essentially a nobody in the bureau. He noticed that even the secretary and director, Xian Xing'ai, was merely a foil; the spotlight was entirely on Yan Ruyu, who shone all the light . During a casual glance at the end of a bureau standing committee meeting, he noticed the look in Xian Xing'ai's eyes as he looked at Yan Ruyu's back—a look filled with hatred and jealousy. Commissar Yang, after just one glance, suddenly realized something: Xian Xing'ai probably hated Yan Ruyu even more than he did! It was widely rumored that Xian Xing'ai had become director because of Yan Ruyu; without her, he wouldn't even have become secretary ! This observation led Commissar Yang to discover that when formulating plans to arrest the suspects in the 7.16 case, Xian Xing'ai always seemed to intentionally or unintentionally overlook the fourth exit of the suspects' hiding place—a secret door. The suspects were carrying explosives, making it extremely dangerous; an accident would often result not just injury, but death! Yan Ruyu was directing operations from the hidden entrance, where the police presence was weakest. Political Commissar Yang himself didn't know why, but he didn't bring it up. Although he was in charge of pre-operation security, there were some problems he could see, and some he could not.

There was no need for him to bear any responsibility. After all, the consequences of inadequate preparation are different from accidents caused by improper actions
.

At that moment, only one thought flashed through his mind: he understood Xian Xingai's intention and the reason why he actively
participated in leading this case.

With the political arena about to be reshuffled, the elimination of a competitor was the most opportune thing.

He had a thought at the time:

even if he didn't discover this "oversight," perhaps Yan Ruyu herself would have discovered it, or at least,
Jiang Chenlong, who was acting with her in the Eastern Group, would certainly not have been completely unaware.

But everything seemed to be predestined. Last night, Yan Ruyu was reporting her work to Secretary Guan of the Municipal Party Committee
. After receiving a report from the police station in the early morning to arrest a criminal, she immediately rushed to the arrest scene. At this time, the arrest
plan had already been formulated, and the operation had already begun. Eager to complete the arrest mission, Yan Ruyu didn't pay attention and
threw into the arrest work.

Jiang Chenlong, however, seemed completely unaware.

Thus, this accident happened mercilessly.

At the moment the bomb exploded and Yan Ruyu screamed in agony, Yang Yinhu felt a sting in his heart. He
noticed the expressions on the faces of two people.

—Jiang Chenlong hunched against the wall, shivering and retching as if immersed in a freezing cellar.

—Xian Xingai, though his face was filled with grief and indignation, had burning eyes.

Yang Yinhu suddenly realized: although the struggle between Yan Ruyu and Xian Xingai had been decided, there was a play
that Xian Xingai, Jiang Chenlong, and even himself had to continue acting out .

What kind of play was it?

04

From the moment he received the intelligence from the scouts and formulated the arrest plan, Xian Xingai intended to treat this operation
as his rebirth and the end of Director Yan's life.

He could no longer tolerate Yan Ruyu

—including her excellence, her courage, her demanding nature, her arrogance, her beauty, and her popularity—

even her nonchalant, fearless demeanor!

He was originally a political and intellectual worker primarily responsible for ideology. His unwavering dedication to his cause was embodied in his scathing political
and ideological reports, overcoming various obstacles in his thought process. He should have admired
those who pushed their lives to the limit, but he didn't.

—In fact, everyone pays a price for their achievements; it's just that everyone's interests and methods differ,
resulting in different expressions. What's
so remarkable ?

Secretary Xian felt he was one of them, constantly pursuing his goals while also paying
the price.

Coming from a poor family and only possessing a technical school diploma, Xian Xing'ai faced employment
difficulties like many other educated youth who blindly returned to the city. With the help of his father's old comrade-in-arms, he became a household registration police officer. He could only be cautious, hardworking,
obsequious, and strive to perform well. Because of his beautiful handwriting and excellent report writing skills, he was transferred to the office as an
internal affairs political worker.

Before he aligned himself with the powerful faction within the bureau, his efforts were completely ignored and unrecognized, leaving him
feeling a profound sense of loneliness and isolation. Unable to bear this loneliness, Xian Xing'ai was ultimately forced to abandon his pride and plunge into the fiercely
competitive , turbulent, and diverse power struggles.

Initially, he couldn't please his superiors or become their confidant, relying solely on his writing skills to fabricate
reports that were inconsistent with the facts and completely distorted. After all, police officers needed reports for their interrogations and interrogations after firing shots
.

If he hadn't seized a crucial opportunity—
joining forces —and
secured Yin's trust by agreeing beforehand that he would bear all the consequences if things went wrong, then
Chang first as an instructor, then as the head of the propaganda department, and finally as the deputy political commissar. His proudest achievement was defeating Yang Yinhu,
which catapulted him to fame and promoted him to Party Secretary of the Bureau. Simultaneously, Yan Ruyu's reputation soared, her career
progressing smoothly, making her the most formidable rising star in the police force.

—This sowed the seeds of future trouble!

Even amidst his triumph, Xian Xingai couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

He had never imagined competing with Yang Yinhu, but Yang Yinhu's mistakes presented him with an opportunity. Yang
's promotion was entirely due to his female protégé, Yan Ruyu. Without Yan Ruyu speaking favorably of him to Secretary Guan,
Yang Yinhu would have been met with indifference, never receiving such a significant appointment.

Yang Yinhu's first mistake was failing to promote Yan Ruyu. At this crucial moment, he
told Yan Ruyu that if he had the chance, he would definitely promote her. This led to an unprecedented
situation—two people in charge of a single case.

Yang Yinhu's second mistake was his stubbornness and lack of clear understanding of the situation. He, Xian Xing'ai,
and Yan Ruyu would not make such a mistake. Flattery and pandering to superiors are necessities for survival. Since the police are
tools for implementing the people's democratic dictatorship, and the propaganda department is the mouthpiece of the Party, the combined operation of these departments results
in the common people being completely fooled. Even when a volcano is about to erupt, they are perceived as
sitting on a warm kang (heated brick bed); even when on a turbulent, sinking ship, they are perceived as being in a comfortable cradle.

To showcase their achievements and demonstrate the credibility of the case-solving, as if acting in a movie or packaging a product, he and
Yan Ruyu collaborated with municipal departments to exaggerate the entire process of the police investigation, making it indistinguishable from reality, flawless. The
day the case was declared solved was the day the police station was reborn.

He became a prominent figure in the police force, and many said, "With Director Xian's current status,
he fears not only the supervision of the government, procuratorate, and courts, but

also his subordinate, Ruyu!" This was Xian Xing'ai's regret and resentment since taking office.

Everyone suspected—including Yan Ruyu, the Municipal Political and Legal Committee, and even Xian Xingai himself—that without
Yan Ruyu's support, how long could he hold onto his position?

More seriously, if the person in charge was the soul of the police station, then that "soul figure"
was definitely not Xian Xingai, but Yan Ruyu.

Yan Ruyu's position was even more important than the bureau chief's. If she was dissatisfied, she could replace the bureau chief.
Xian Xingai knew this very well. In the four years he was still the secretary before becoming bureau chief, he replaced three
bureau chiefs . Ostensibly, it was a personnel reshuffle by the Municipal Party Committee, but in reality, it was due to discord between the bureau chiefs and Yan Ruyu, with Secretary Guan following suit.
Yan Ruyu meant a change of leadership, so the "commander" was Captain Yan. This explained

why Yan Ruyu and he got along well. Xian Xingai was also quite self-aware: she had
plenty of Yan's subordinates who were good at fighting on the front lines, but she needed a "literary advisor." Moreover, Xian Xingai did have rich experience in political work; he originally
rose through the ranks through his literary skills, though he wasn't as sought-after back then. Furthermore, Yan Ruyu
clearly understood that for a woman like her to establish herself in the male-dominated police force, she needed to emphasize her strength and assertiveness.

If she and Xian Xingai collaborated to establish the Standing Committee and achieved any success, the outside world would always attribute it to Deputy Director Yan
—how could a thin, frail, and refined Xian Xingai, with his political work background, possibly have effectively led the elite without Yan Ruyu's charisma and
instigation ?

This alone makes her collaborations with Yang Yinhu and Jiang Chenlong different in nature: everyone knows Yang Yinhu is a
senior judicial police officer, an authority in criminal investigation. Jiang Chenlong, on the other hand, has a very imposing and powerful appearance, and being a former
armed police officer expert guidance, he can easily connect with officers and gain their trust and support.

Others might not understand Yan Ruyu's reasons for not becoming the director, but Xian Xingai knew perfectly well.

Because Yan Ruyu was a smart person.

An exceptionally smart person.

A person who is agile is not necessarily smart, and a smart person is not necessarily skilled. Yan Ruyu,
however, possessed both wisdom and talent, a double superhuman.

Initially, it was because of her relatively short tenure; after serving as deputy director for a while, she only became a member of the standing committee. She didn't want to
take on too much responsibility and cause herself to "collapse"—like Chang Yun. He too much
concentrated the powers of director, secretary, and political commissar in one person , attracting attention and making it difficult to refuse favors. As a result, he not only offended people but also bore the burden of mistakes he shouldn't have.

Moreover, if a major accident or case cannot be solved in a timely manner, the blame can be shifted to the higher-ups'
incompetence, poor coordination between departments, or insufficient police force allocation, thus avoiding being implicated.

Xian Xing'ai knew that although he held the positions of both secretary and bureau chief, Yan Ruyu still didn't take him seriously.
Sometimes he truly wished Yan Ruyu were Chang Yun, who had once opposed Cheng Gong, the bureau's party secretary and political commissar,
and even threatened him. Yan Ruyu did similar things, but cleverly kept it hidden from outsiders.

Xian Xing'ai felt like a mute eating bitter melon, suffering in silence.

If a change of generals was necessary, it would only be Yan Ruyu replacing Xian Xing'ai, not the other
way around. Yan Ruyu was more favored by the municipal party committee than Xian Xingai, especially by Secretary Guan. People in officialdom
are like stock market players, highly sensitive to the ups and downs of personnel. Those favored
by the leaders will naturally be fawned upon by their subordinates; if someone is disliked by the leaders, even if they are the embodiment of truth, no one will listen to them.

If Yan Ruyu were as complacent and unambitious as Chang Yun, it would be easier to deal with him. However, besides being
a bit greedy for credit and arrogant, Yan Ruyu was also very hardworking, personally involved in everything, striving for advancement, and doing everything he could to cater to the leaders
' demands. This put Xian Xingai in a difficult position. In the police station, not only did he dare not cultivate his own faction and incur Yan Ruyu's jealousy, but even the two female police officers he desperately wanted to promote could not be placed in any official positions within
the organization without Director Yan's consent . That day, after drinking three cups with Yan Ruyu, he casually brought up the matter. Unexpectedly, Yan Ruyu, with an expression that seemed to see right through him, said, "Old Xian, I think we should reconsider! You have a wife and children, a family to support. Don't get caught up in the world of women, mixing official business with personal matters, and ruin your reputation in your later years!" Hearing this, Xian Xingai felt his face flush red—his cheeks burned with embarrassment, and he couldn't help but feel angry : Who does this brat think she is! Daring to interfere in my affairs! I'm the bureau chief, do you think you can dictate even the assignment of a sinecure? But he didn't dare argue with Yan Ruyu. He wasn't afraid of Ruyu and her connections, but rather of the powerful figure behind her. After all, he was the bureau chief and had been a policeman for many years; he certainly had the ability to make things difficult for his subordinates. Yan Ruyu's powerful backer was Secretary Guan of the Municipal Party Committee, and their relationship was incredibly close, one that he couldn't surpass. Guan Benzheng had been in politics for many years, his political connections from top to bottom were deeply entrenched and extremely powerful. Countless officials, both high and low, had fallen at his hands in political struggles. He felt that Yan Ruyu was a ghost haunting him, merely using his body to do his bidding. He had sold his soul to this man, and the success and fame he gained seemed not to be his own, but rather a handout. Xian Xingai had never imagined he would one day become a bureau chief. Even when competing with Yang Yinhu, he only hoped to one day become a political commissar or secretary. After all, he wasn't a formally trained official. But once he became bureau chief, Xian Xingai wanted to be a bureau chief in name only. In the circle of officialdom, genius cannot defeat talent; because genius is merely the display , while talent is adept at seizing opportunities, utilizing circumstances, and cultivating good interpersonal relationships. In comparison, Xian Xingai rather missed his days as head of the propaganda department, although then his position wasn't as prestigious as it was today. At least he could exert his influence and wasn't restricted, but now he was a "puppet" under Deputy Director Yan's control . —What is Yan Ruyu! Can she control me for life?! He was determined to get rid of this person, just as he had once used any means necessary to become the Party Secretary. When he discovered that the municipal government undergoing a reshuffle, and the powerful new mayor, Yu Zuopeng, was on bad terms with Guan Benzheng , and that the isolated Yu Zuopeng was recruiting and establishing his own faction to challenge Secretary Guan, he seized the opportunity to gain a significant advantage over the mayor, demonstrating his unwavering loyalty. This occurred when a mining disaster struck the city. The national disaster relief funds had been squandered by the province, leaving the municipal government to raise the funds itself. Under Secretary Guan's control, various enterprises and departments outwardly complied but inwardly watched the spectacle unfold. Xian Xing'ai, a local resident, wisely suggested that Mayor Yu invite the provincial governor to preside over a charity sale of municipal office facilities, solving Mayor Yu's immediate crisis. Shortly afterward, Mayor Yu was surrounded and beaten. Taking advantage of the situation, Secretary Guan reported to the provincial authorities that Mayor Yu's inappropriate work methods had caused public outrage, leading to the incident, and demanded Mayor Yu's replacement. It was him again—Xian Xing'ai—who assured Mayor Yu that he could change the situation. So, during a chase of a suspect, he set fire to the building where the suspect was hiding, causing the suspect to escape and altering the political landscape of the city. This was the cause of the July 16th fire. Mayor Yu countered that it was an accidental fire, while Secretary Guan believed it was arson.

This demonstrates poor governance, and the long-serving Secretary Guan is undoubtedly culpable. Multiple disasters and accidents
would result in serious consequences, ranging from dismissal to transfer. Secretary Guan, of course, wanted to portray it as arson, an unpredictable
accident , a premeditated act of murder and revenge. The struggle between the two forces ultimately led to a legal disagreement.

The astute Yan Ruyu played the Yang Yinhu card, breaking the deadlock in the forensic examination. After all,
Yang Yinhu, a straightforward man uninvolved in personal gain, had a convincing argument. Moreover, it was indeed
arson. Only the arsonist was Xian Xingai, not the suspect.

Xian Xingai decided to accept the arson conviction.

He knew the next step was to find the arsonist, who was undoubtedly the suspect. In such a sensitive period,
under political pressure, this was the only possible outcome. The moment the case was classified as arson, Xian
Xing'ai was triggered by a long-dormant murderous intent: he knew the suspect to some extent—a
suspect with a prior conviction for manslaughter. When the suspect was wrongly accused and driven to despair, it would inevitably ignite his desire for revenge,

just as it had been when he committed manslaughter due to a false accusation.

He wanted to use the suspect to eliminate Yan Ruyu!

Strike first.

If Yan Ruyu didn't die, then he would be "dead." He had been keeping a close eye on Yan Ruyu, and this then-
deputy director and captain had noticed his increasingly unruly behavior and was becoming difficult to control. Therefore, he was keen
to replace the director: bringing back the veteran police officer Yang Yinhu was one step in this "replacement."

Secretary Guan doted on Yan Ruyu, as she was his lover, and he obeyed her every
whim; moreover, Yan Ruyu was betraying Secretary Guan himself. Therefore, he needed to strike first before Yan Ruyu could "take any action
. "

—Yan Ruyu wouldn't rashly "replace" anyone during this sensitive period when the case was still unresolved, as this would only
create complications and make things more complicated. Guan Benzheng, who had lost Yan Ruyu,
would definitely try to win over Yu Zuopeng if he wanted to continue his struggle against him. Therefore, for Xian Xing'ai, the fiercer the infighting among the higher-ups, the greater his room for maneuver
and the more secure his position.

Xian Xing'ai could no longer wait.

So he began to make his plans.

He clearly saw that Jiang Chenlong and Yan Ruyu were from the same school, comrades-in-arms, and colleagues for many years, but with success and
failure, jealousy was inevitable. For the "accident" to happen smoothly, he had to first stabilize Jiang Chenlong.

With a few words, he stirred up Jiang Chenlong's "dissatisfaction" and "hostility" towards Yan Ruyu.

He hinted that once Yan Ruyu's influence disappeared, he would promote Jiang Chenlong to captain of the criminal investigation team,
because he had always admired him, only that Director Yan's interference prevented him from being given a more important position.

He could tell that Jiang Chenlong desperately wanted Yan Ruyu dead.

However, Jiang Chenlong wasn't impulsive enough to actually kill her.

His goal was simply to prevent Jiang Chenlong from stopping Yan Ruyu's death; facilitating it would be even better.

He chose to organize the arrest plan while Yan Ruyu was meeting with Secretary Guan to prevent the plan from being
overturned, and told Yan's team that he had notified Director Yan and she would arrive immediately. He only notified Yan Ruyu two hours after the plan was finalized and
the arrest had been carried out, instructing her to rush to the scene. He knew about the hidden door;
it was the place he could exploit. The criminal would be released from there, and once the bomb on his body detonated, there would be no way
to save him . Besides, even Jiang Chenlong, who was closest, might not intervene.

—This kind of death was simply the inevitable outcome of a detective's long-term bravery in fighting criminals; no one had to bear too much responsibility.

—This wasn't even "murder," just the inevitable fate of
detectives !

All he needed to do was let his team leader, Jiang Chenlong, "turn a blind eye."

As long as Political Commissar Yang Yinhu, who reviewed the arrest plan, didn't discover it!

It was highly unlikely that they wouldn't see it. These men were all experienced veterans of criminal investigation.
However, Xian Xing'ai was confident: although the two of them might discover it, they were very likely not to reveal it.

—As long as they didn't reveal it, that was enough.

Xian Xing'ai had other plans in mind. Once Yan Ruyu was dead, he
would never : why give Yang Yinhu the opportunity to "return to the scene" and steal his livelihood? Why cultivate
another "Yan Ruyu" to counterbalance his development?

He only needed to use Jiang Chenlong to achieve his wish of eliminating Yan Ruyu, this thorn in his side.

Everything unfolded as he predicted, exactly as he imagined.

He only planned to do one thing: when the suspect rushed towards Yan Ruyu, he would secretly shoot the suspect and detonate
the explosives on his person.

Things didn't go smoothly. The suspect possessed a tranquilizer gun, something not reported in the intelligence. The criminal
rushed out from a hidden door, used the tranquilizer gun to knock Yan Ruyu unconscious, and took her hostage, leading to a standoff with the police inside the building for over two hours.

It was an unbearable and terrifying standoff! The standoff only ended when the criminal, in despair, detonated his own explosives
.

A life that had kept him up at night was finally over.

Yan Ruyu was dead.

The next steps were his world.

After pledging his loyalty to Secretary Guan, he immediately cultivated his own faction: besides promoting several close
female police officers , he also planned to promote Xiang Shuhong, who had always been loyal to him, to the position of criminal investigation captain.

Xian Xingai retained Yang Yinhu; he didn't want to oust him all at once. Rather than letting him seek other
opportunities Yu Zuopeng, it was better to bring him under his wing and, once the leadership at the top was stable, not to give him important positions.

Within the police station, he implemented police reforms, streamlining and reducing personnel, sending officers away from headquarters to the grassroots level. To
improve case-handling efficiency and maintain public order, the existing grassroots police force was clearly insufficient, while the headquarters was too bloated and large.
As for Jiang Chenlong, he had indicated that his future was up to him. However, he certainly wouldn't be a criminal investigation captain, but Jiang Chenlong
stayed , even if it meant working as a dispatcher at the 110 emergency call center with no future. It was difficult to stay in the police station now.
Where else could someone like Jiang Chenlong, nearing middle age, go if not to be a policeman?

Thinking of this, Xian Xingai became even more ambitious.

He was handling a series of bank robberies. A group of out-of-town robbers had infiltrated the city and committed several crimes,
causing a great deal of damage. He was determined to solve this case—after losing Yan Ruyu.

The robbers struck again, falling into a pre-arranged ambush as Xian had predicted. Xian Xingai personally took charge.
He and the village head were on the west side of the street, while Yang Yinhu and Jiang Chenlong were on the east side, working together to blockade and surround the criminal in the middle of the street.

Across the street, Jiang Chenlong raised his gun, aiming for Xian Xingai's head; his marksmanship was unerring.

He knew perfectly well that if it weren't for Xian Xingai's scheme, Director Yan would never have died. Now
that Xian Xingai had broken his promise, he could use the inherent dangers of criminal investigation to create a "non-intentional homicide" scenario and
end Xian Xingai's life. Although he harbored resentment towards Yan Ruyu, they were, after all, colleagues. Someone who didn't risk
his own life but instead used the dangers of others to gain fame and fortune had killed this "genius," who was also his
"comrade-in-arms and junior." For this reason alone, he felt he should "avenge" Director Yan.

At this moment, a gunfight broke out, but the officers engaged in the battle wouldn't notice.

He wasn't worried that Xian Xingai would find out.

He only feared he wouldn't escape Yang Yinhu's sharp eyes.

Standing behind Jiang Chenlong, Yang Yinhu had indeed noticed.

Having fought in the police force for over thirty years, nothing, big or small, escaped his worldly-wise
eyes .

Because of this "worldly-wise" experience, he knew when to see and when
not to seen clearly, and what to "turn a blind eye to."

First it was Chang Yun's downfall, then Yan Ruyu's death in the line of duty, and now it was Xian Xing'ai's turn: unless the breeding ground for this "death game"
was eradicated , deaths were absolutely unavoidable, and next time,
no one knew who would be the next to die.

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